WINTER SALE: Part 2 - My Lowdown on Bally Leron Tote

Winter Sale really brought me to travel at different part of London, just for the sake of bargain hunting. One of them is to the much overrated New Bond Street - where all the designer labels line up at both sides of the road. You can find names like Louis Vuitton, Dolce & Gabbana, Ralph Lauren, YSL, Armani, Lanvin and many many more. It's nice to hop in, hop off just to try their stuff without buying them.

One of the store that I visited yesterday is Bally. They are quite famous with the leather footwear and bags. Ever since I saw the much anticipated Fall/Winter 2008 collection, I've been dreaming of getting the Leron tote bag in the dark brown color. So, went there hoping to get my hands on it. And I did. But the excitement really turn sour coz the bag is not what I expected for.

The tote bag is quite functional with the 2 front zipped pocket and roomy internals. Yes, it does has their infamous buttery soft leather feel. But the color and leather type is totally off! Sure, the color looks smashing in their website, but it it's not that delicious, dark chocolate color; rather lighter than expected. Plus it's really scratch prone. Very. One scrape, then it's scarred to death! And the handle is not that long, when holding it tends to incline toward the pocket side. And the price? More than £500. Not even worth it.

The other one in grey is not full leather - nylon, with leather trim and canvas strap, instead. The nylon body feels very slippery and the leather also scratch prone. The one that I get my hands on is not the tote bag, but sling type. Cheaper (less than £200) but not that nice.

So, my verdict? Never truly believe what you saw in the website. Go and get your hands on them before you pursue to buy. As they say, try before you buy...

P/S: Still thinking of getting their brown brogue boots on sale, instead. ;)

WINTER SALE: Part 1 - My Shoe Galore

Today is probably the most tiring day of my entire life. Never ever I got myself in bed most of the time. Not because the temperature out there drops to freezing point, but because my body is extremely aching, this biceps is curled to its max and my feet is almost twisted and sore. All due to the much anticipated winter sale bringing me down to carrying loads and loads of shopping bags from the stores. This is perhaps the best winter sale ever, especially for shoe and bag lovers. Maybe because the autumn/winter collection is the finest range in the entire year with the emphasis on the leatherwear at various cuts and leather treatment like patent, high shine and brushed leather.

My verdict? Harrods and Selfridges did the best discounts for the designer shoes. Be it Gucci, Prada, Fendi, Dior or Dolce, all being slashed up to 75%. Zara, Topman, Office and Russel & Bromley also did some great offers up to 50% off. Amazing designs, amazing price. But have to go as early as possible, otherwise I won’t be able to get my right size in stock!

My prized possessions for winter sale? The Gucci brogue zip-up and Dior Chelsea boots from Harrods at 75% off. Great fit, great label and great price, what not to buy? Also the lace-up Oxford shoe of different kinds from Zara. The hi-shine brushed leather looks amazing, the matt brushed leather looks very Louis Vuitton Taiga range and the patent leather with a watery shine features. Also the brogue leather lace-up from Nanny State at Topman - two different colors with the same design. Brogue is gonna be huge next season!

So aching shoulders, sore arm and twisted feet… all is nothing with the massive offers that I carried in. With my winter sale shoe galore, I am a psycho shopper!

When I Grow Up

I want to, wait, I am going to own a beautiful property in Malibu or somewhere with an amazing ocean view and chillax everyday.

(Vintage Faux Fur Cropped Jacket, Lux Dress, Random Black Tights, Steve Madden Boots)

Sorry if I'm boring you with the same boots and bag. I just absolutely heart them.